In this conversation, Ashton shares his journey from a challenging upbringing to becoming the founder of Active Solutions AI. He discusses the importance of persistence, the impact of early experiences on personal growth, and how winning in sports shaped his mindset. Ashton emphasizes the significance of manifestation, focus, and accountability in achieving goals, as well as the evolution of his career from the fitness industry to AI solutions. He explains the role of conversational AI and project management tools in enhancing business efficiency and the value of useful information in driving success. In this conversation, the speakers delve into the complexities of scaling a business, the importance of effective leadership, and the role of CRM systems in enhancing operational efficiency. They discuss the psychological aspects of winning and losing in business, the significance of identifying lead priorities, and the necessity of deep work for problem-solving. The dialogue emphasizes the importance of passion and commitment in entrepreneurship, as well as the challenges of navigating business bottlenecks and maintaining momentum for growth.
⏱ Timestamps:
00:00 – 00:55 — Finding Confidence in the High Jump
00:55 – 01:19 — The Power of Conversational AI
01:19 – 02:08 — Who Is Ashton Wilson?
02:08 – 03:11 — A Rough Start: Childhood and Early Struggles
03:11 – 04:20 — Work Ethic: Lessons from the Track
04:20 – 06:08 — Handling Failure and Disappointment
06:08 – 07:13 — The First Taste of Winning
07:13 – 09:21 — Sport to Business: Connecting the Dots
09:21 – 11:05 — Raising the Bar: The High Jump Analogy for Leadership
11:05 – 13:17 — Walking into Bigger Rooms
13:17 – 15:09 — Manifesting the Dream College
15:09 – 17:19 — Action Plans & Alignment
17:19 – 19:06 — Focus, Environment & Maturity
19:06 – 21:35 — Not a Victim: Ownership & Accountability
21:35 – 23:12 — Starting Familiar: The Gym Agency Days
23:12 – 25:18 — The Accidental AI Company
25:18 – 27:05 — Conversational AI & CRM Automation Explained
27:05 – 31:09 — ClickUp vs. Everything Else
31:09 – 33:10 — The True Value of Useful Information
33:10 – 35:24 — Personal Productivity & Simple Systems
35:24 – 41:10 — Seeing the Big Picture: From Blimp to Trenches
41:10 – 43:06 — Scaling Without Self-Sabotage
43:06 – 46:18 — The Power of Diversity & Best Practices
46:18 – 50:00 — Lead Priority: The Most Overlooked CRM Mistake
50:00 – 57:14 — Learning to Win: From High Jump to Decathlete to CEO
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